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Starting System: Service Precautions

WARNING:
^ WHEN REPAIRING THE STARTER MOTOR OR CARRYING OUT OTHER UNDER-HOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES.
^ MAKE SURE THAT THE STARTER MOTOR IS SECURELY MOUNTED ON A BENCH BECAUSE THE STARTER MOTOR MAY MOVE OR JUMP WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED.